H4361

Relative to benefits for teachers

Chamber Passed·7/30/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4361 amends teacher retirement benefits, offering a one-time election for certain teachers to participate in an alternative.

Massachusetts H4361 amends the definition of "Teacher" in the General Laws to include certain individuals who are vested in the teacher's retirement system and subsequently employed by the executive office of education or the department of elementary and secondary education. It provides a one-time opportunity for eligible teachers to participate in an alternative superannuation retirement benefit program, with a 180-day window to make an election.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 39–0 · Jun 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

Jun 4

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S3109

Jun 4

Senate

Also based on S1884

Jun 4

Senate

Rules suspended